What Is a Sale Deed?
A sale deed is the final legal document that transfers ownership of an immovable property — land, house, apartment, or commercial property — from the seller to the buyer. Once it is executed, properly stamped, and registered with the Sub-Registrar, the buyer becomes the legal owner of the property.
An agreement to sell is a promise that the property will be sold in future on agreed terms. A sale deed is the document that actually transfers ownership.
Documents Required
Identity & Address Proof (Buyer and Seller)
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence (if required)
Property & Ownership Documents
- Previous registered sale deed / title deed
- Chain of title documents, if applicable
- Mutation records
- Jamabandi / Fard (for land)
Encumbrance & Approvals
- Encumbrance Certificate, where applicable
- No Objection Certificates (NOCs), if required
- Approved building plan, Occupancy/Completion Certificate, or Society NOC, depending on the property
Financial & Registration Documents
- Proof of payment (bank statement, RTGS/NEFT, demand draft)
- Draft sale deed
- Registration paperwork